Eighty Days Red by Vina Jackson

Author:Vina Jackson
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Romance, Music, Azizex666
ISBN: 9781453287408
Publisher: Orion
Published: 2012-10-11T04:00:00+00:00

8. Parisian Melodies

The phone rang. It was Summer.

Dominik had been waiting for days now, since they’d shared a coffee in Brighton. Arguing with himself whether he should phone her or not. Yearning to hear the sound of her voice, to feel her close again.

But every time it just didn’t feel like the right moment. Coming across her in Brighton had been a genuine coincidence but phoning her first now would feel stalkerish, he feared.

Time and time again, he’d dialled her number but not called, riven by doubts and hesitation. He’d since contacted LaValle and had told him about the theft of the Bailly. He had wanted to gather information on the likely market for stolen musical instruments. LaValle had given him the name of a go-between who happened to live in the Paris suburbs and sometimes facilitated matters when it came to the less legal sides of the business. The dealer had sounded amused to hear that the notorious Bailly was still creating waves, as if its theft lent further credence to the Angelique legend.

Dominik wanted to discuss the development with Summer. Twice today already he’d tentatively reached for the phone on the desk as if it were a lump of hot coal. He’d gone for a walk on the Heath to clear his mind, only to find a message from Summer on his return. After all this, he had missed her! How quickly should he now return the call?

The vibration of the phone as it stuttered across his desk snapped him out of his reverie.

‘Dominik?’ It sounded as though she was right there next to him.

‘Yes.’

‘It’s me, Summer.’

‘I was hoping you’d call.’

‘Were you?’ She couldn’t hide her pleasure on hearing his words.

‘Of course. Still no news of the Bailly?’

‘No.’ The disappointment in that one word was heartbreaking.

‘I’ve been given the name of someone who might be able to help. It would mean having to go to Paris, though …’

‘Paris?’ Summer exclaimed. ‘We’re going there next week. Performing. Opening our tour at La Cigale.’

‘That’s wonderful,’ Dominik said.

‘If you arranged to go at the same time, you could come to the concert, it would be great. I’d have you put on the guest list, of course. Would you? Please?’

‘I’d love to,’ Dominik said.

‘After the gig, maybe we could meet up for a coffee. Have a longer chat. I’d really like that, Dominik …’

‘I always wanted to take you to Paris.’

‘I know, but we never got round to it, did we?’

‘Isn’t it a bit late now?’ said Dominik, brushing away an emerging wave of depression. ‘Will Viggo Franck be there also?’

‘Maybe,’ she said. ‘But we have a … loose arrangement, you know.’

‘Loose?’

‘Anyway, just a chat for old times’ sake. I’m sure Lauralynn won’t mind, will she? You can bring her along if you feel you need a chaperone,’ she joked.

‘Lauralynn’s in the States right now. Family stuff.’

‘Oh.’

There was a heavy silence, as both considered the situation.

He thought he heard Summer take a deep breath on the other end of the line, as if she was summoning her determination.

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